Tent Talk, the farmers market podcast
Whether you’re a farmers market manager, a farmer or food maker selling at farmers markets, a policy maker or market supplier, Tent Talk is the podcast for you!
How to listen to Tent Talk
Stream our most recent episodes below or find Tent Talk wherever you regularly get your podcasts. With a new episode every Monday, Tent Talk brings you new farmers market knowledge on a weekly basis. There is so much that goes into farmers markets, and so many interesting people involved, we will never run out of material!
Search by keyword, topic or guest to find the episode you’re looking for!
Episode 26: Ross Graham on risk management at the farmers market
Protect yourself with quality insurance
Episode 24: Karen Washington on farming & community activism
The power of growing your own food
Episode 23: Sarah Delevan on food financials & strategic sourcing
Understand your food costs
Episode 21: Ben Grimes on selling meat at the farmers market
Consider profit first when pricing
Episode 19: Amber Holland on reducing waste at the farmers market
Take steps toward a more eco-friendly market
Episode 18: Tiffany & Terence Cooke on becoming farmers market regulars
Make a menu plan and stick to it
Episode 17: Ben Feldman on farmers market policy
Talking nerdy about current food system issues
Episode 15: Chef Mike Reidy on shopping the farmers market
Get to know your local food purveyors
Episode 12: Sarah Marshall on sourcing and preserving local ingredients
Get creative in the kitchen
Episode 10: Brent Preston on environmental and financial sustainability
Profitability is necessary, but not sufficient
Episode 5: Nick Burton on the value of value added products
The benefits of an on-site kitchen
